The Mercy Health Physicians Youngstown Orthopedics and Sports Medicine practices are large and high volume in the region, with a total of 8 employed orthopedic surgeons including 3 fellowship trained in sports medicine, 3 general orthopedists, 2 fellowship trained in total joint replacements, 3 fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma, 1 fellowship trained in ankle & foot, and 1 fellowship trained in hand & upper extremity. This physician must possess procedural competence to enhance the function of patients affected body parts, heal injuries, and alleviate pain, which includes treatment of chronic and acute injuries in patients.